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The latest stories from AHA Today.
AHA Board Member Norvell ‘Van’ Coots, M.D., a renowned health care and military leader, passed away last week. He was 65.
The AHA June 14 sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee, responding to questions included in a white paper the committee wrote on chronic care through physician payment and policy options regarding Medicare Part B.
The AHA June 17 participated in a virtual panel discussion hosted by KFF about site-neutral payment.
For the AHA to be the most effective voice it can be for its members, personal visits to member hospitals and health systems are a must. Chris DeRienzo, M.D., AHA senior vice president and chief physician executive, shares what he has learned from visiting with members, and how they are innovating…
The AHA June 14 released a new myth vs. fact document pushing back on several claims some organizations continue to make related to proposals that would impose additional site-neutral payment reductions for services provided in hospital outpatient departments. “Some groups continue to push false…
The health care sector should swiftly implement patches or mitigations to address 14 new cyber vulnerabilities identified by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in May, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) advised this…
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury June 14 announced a 120-day extension for parties impacted by the cyberattack on Change Healthcare to open disputes under the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process.
The AHA June 13 released an infographic highlighting the many ways hospitals and health systems advance health and support their communities.
The Health Resources and Services Administration June 13 awarded more than $11 million to 15 organizations to strengthen the health care workforce in rural areas.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention June 13 issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory following a federal health care fraud indictment against Done Global Inc., a California-based telehealth company.